American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Lead: America’s Opioid Ecosystem: How Leveraging System Interactions Can Help Curb Addiction, Overdose, and Other Harms
Lead: America’s Opioid Ecosystem: How Leveraging System Interactions Can Help Curb Addiction, Overdose, and Other Harms
Lead: America’s Opioid Ecosystem: How Leveraging System Interactions Can Help Curb Addiction, Overdose, and Other Harms
Tuesday 26th September 2023
Understand how interconnected systems can tackle the opioid crisis. Plus, learn about alcohol's effect on fat and antidepressants for cocaine use disorder.
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Episode Overview
- The opioid ecosystem's crucial role in addiction and medicine is explored
- Leveraging system interactions to reduce addiction and other harms
- Insights on alcohol consumption's impact on fat distribution and recovery factors
- Potential utility of bupropion in treating patients with cocaine use disorder
- Perspectives on pharmacy-based methadone treatment and contingency management for stimulant use disorder
Leveraging the interactions of the opioid ecosystem can reduce addiction and other harms.
Ever wondered how different systems can work together to tackle the opioid crisis? In this episode of 'Addiction Medicine Unpacked', host Claire Rasmussen breaks down the complex 'opioid ecosystem'. Opioids, while crucial in medicine, also play a major role in the ongoing drug crisis. Claire dives into how we can leverage interactions between various components like substance use disorder treatment, harm reduction, medical care, and even the criminal justice system to curb addiction and overdose.
This isn't just a dry rundown of facts; it's a call to rethink how these systems can collaborate more effectively. But that's not all—this episode also touches on other intriguing topics like how alcohol consumption affects fat distribution in the body and the potential of antidepressants in treating cocaine use disorder. Whether you're a healthcare professional, someone affected by addiction, or just curious about these pressing issues, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights and practical strategies.